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Darjeeling One of the Oldest Hill Station of India
Darjeeling One of the Oldest Hill Station of India

Darjeeling is the Queen of India's hill stations. Its setting is one of incomparable beauty. A Victorian town of old world charm 'discovered' by the British, it is almost completely surrounded by fragrant tea gardens which seem to flow over the layered slopes like emerald swells on a rough sea. These are in turn interspersed by untamed jungle of Fern and Bamboo, groves of sweet smelling Coniferous trees and hamlets lost and which may be the finest this earth has to offer, It hits one like Darjeeling's true name, ?Dorje Ling?, or 'Place of the Thunderbolt'. Read more »


The Indian Curry

The Indian Curry

The origin of the word 'Curry' comes from the the south Indian word 'Kari' which is a blend of spices and sauces, mainly coconut. However...


Different types of Sarees from West India

Different types of Sarees from West India

There is a wide variety of sarees worn across India. The difference is in terms of fabric, style of wearing and the pattern of the saree....

Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy

Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy

Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra and Navaratri in other parts of India, is one of the main festivals of the Hindus. The puja is dedicat...

Top 5 Red Wine Brands in India

Top 5 Red Wine Brands in India

About 10 years ago Indian wines and Indian wineries were almost unheard of. They did exist, but didn't have a presence or did not show an...

The National Insignia of India : Part 2

The National Insignia of India : Part 2

Here is the second part of The National Insignia of India where we'll know about the National Bird, National Animal, National Tree, Natio...

The Majestic Taj Mahal

The Majestic Taj Mahal

For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and son. Sin...

Top 5 Electric Cars in India

Top 5 Electric Cars in India

India is a leading and probably the biggest electric car manufacturer in the world. The first electric car launched in India was Reva. A ...

India - A Beautiful Contrast of Customary and Contemporary Ingredients

India - A Beautiful Contrast of Customary and C...

India, "The land of Lords" is the world's ancient civilization. India is also the land of various cultural diversities, where you will fi...

10 Things you didn’t know about Sonia Gandhi

10 Things you didn’t know about Sonia Gandhi

The president of Indian National Congress and Italian-born daughter in law of late PM Indira Gandhi; Sonia Gandhi is one of the eminent p...

D.Y. Patil Pune Medical College

D.Y. Patil Pune Medical College

If you ask a 4 or 5 year old kid that what would he become when he grows up? The immediate answer you get is ?A Doctor?. Becoming a docto...

History of Indian Teachers Day

History of Indian Teachers Day

In India Teacher?s Day is celebrated on 5th of September as a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers towards the community. Sin...

Saving The Royal Bengal Tiger

Saving The Royal Bengal Tiger

Even though Bengal Tigers are at the top of their ecosystem they are now an endangered species with a recorded tiger population of only 1...

Top 10 Places to Shop in Delhi

Top 10 Places to Shop in Delhi

Shopping in Delhi is so much fun. Delhi is a perfect mix of modern and old charm, which is clearly seen in it's shopping areas. Delhi is ...

The Best Chai Accompaniments in India

The Best Chai Accompaniments in India

India is the world's largest producer of Tea. In India Tea is the most popular beverage and is consumed as a breakfast, evening and anyti...

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Cannot Take Back to India

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Ca...

Now when you have decided to move to India, the next big thing to decide on is to what you can and cannot bring back to India. These item...

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